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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UW-Stout UC Merced| University of Wisconsin Superior | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Superior, WI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,710 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsuper.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,108 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,013 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,908 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,691 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,217 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $156 |
Diversity |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UW-Superior | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 2,710 students)
UW-Superior vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Superior or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Wisconsin Superior is 13.8% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Superior ($17,622.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than CSU Channel Islands ($12,908 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 132.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($7,013 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than California State University Channel Islands (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 155% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($9,412 vs. $3,691)
UW-Superior vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Superior or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or UW-Superior .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
UW-Superior vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Superior or CSU Channel Islands? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSU Channel Islands and UW-Superior.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $8,400 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,700)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,817 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($15,183 vs. $23,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($156 vs. $237)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/